Celeb-Rated: Jim Kaufman, Opiate for the Masses
By Rick Florino, Editor
With Opiate for the Masses, Jim Kaufman creates infectious hard rock with industrial flourishes that's poignant, powerful and passionate. When he's not crafting arena-ready anthems on his guitars and keyboards, he's producing bands out of his Laurel Canyon, Calif., studio. He shared his favorite places to dine in Los Angeles and across the US with Citysearch.
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Crustacean Euro Vietnamese Cuisine
9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Glitzy Beverly Hills hot spot serves up Asian-inspired seafood. -
Greenblatt's Delicatessen
8017 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
This unassuming Sunset Strip deli has served noshers of all stripes for more than 70 years. -
The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
A hotel resplendent in pink and green; soaked in money, romance and celebrity.
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El Compadre
7408 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Legendary flaming margaritas attract rock star wannabes. -
Ita-Cho
7311 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
"Ita-Cho is the best restaurant ever in my opinion. It's by far my favorite in LA!" -
Urth Caffe
8565 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA
Redeem yourself: sinfully rich desserts with environmentally sound ingredients. -
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Locals and tourists cram this beachside haunt for seafood and strong drinks. -
Cat & Fiddle
6530 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Stop by Sunday for some amazing live jazz. -
Sushi Nozawa
11288 Ventura Blvd Ste C, Studio City, CA
What's a little abuse as long as it's served with some of the best sushi this side of Tokyo? -
Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Hill-dwelling locals support this earthy and organic Italian spot in a cozy canyon nook.
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Acme Oyster & Seafood House
724 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA
This French Quarter mainstay has been serving up raw oysters since 1910. -
Legal Seafood
6 FID Kennedy Ave, Boston, MA
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Hudson Hotel - Book Direct
356 W 58th St, New York, NY
This Midtown boutique hotel blends metropolitan style with top-of-the-line amenities. -
The Cannery
3010 Lafayette Rd, Newport Beach, CA
Historic industrial cannery-turned-restaurant provides fresh seafood and a full Japanese menu on the Newport waterfront. -
Scotts Generations Restaurant & Delicatessen
5539 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ
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Chili's Grill & Bar
7717 W BELL RD, PEORIA, AZ
This is my guilty pleasure.
